Important notices
Note: For additional information about importing a vehicle, visit the Transport Canada and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) web sites.
NEW RIV Canadian Certification Label
The Registrar of Imported Vehicles is pleased to announce its newly enhanced Canadian Certification label. Our new label uses the latest in print and tamper resistant technology and has been resized for an easier fit next to its U.S. counterpart. Made of reflective material, the label is easily read in low light conditions and is now in circulation.
Increase in the rate of the Québec sales tax (QST) as of January 1, 2011
The increase in the QST rate to 8.5% will apply to the tax payable as of January 1, 2011.
| Province | GST rate | HST rate | RIV fee | GST/HST amt. | QST | total fee |
|---|
| QC | 5% | n/a | $ 195.00 | $ 9.75 | $ 17.40 | $ 222.15 |
Toyota Sienna Spare Tire Cable recall update
Toyota Canada has provided us with an update in regards to the Spare Tire cable recall.
They have now indicated that once an authorized Toyota dealer inspects the cable they are satisfied that the following three possible outcomes will address the defect and will allow them to clear the recall:
Scenario A) The cable is not corroded at all. In this case the dealerships apply a rubberized coating to the cable to prevent corrosion.
Scenario B) The cable has minimal corrosion. If the cable has only a small amount of corrosion the corroded portion can be cut, the cable will be crimped and the remainder will be sprayed with a rubberized coating.
Scenario C) The cable has extensive corrosion. In this case the cable will be replaced and the new cable will also have the rubberized coating applied.
Replacement cables are currently available in Canadian dealerships for 1998- 2006 models. Toyota Canada has stated they are hopeful the cables for 2007 and newer models will be available by November 30th.
Harmonized Sales Tax
The table below reflects the GST, HST, and QST that will be applicable to the RIV import fees commencing July 1, 2010.
| Province | GST rate | HST rate | RIV fee | GST/HST amt. | QST | total fee |
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| NL | n/a | 13% | $ 195.00 | $ 25.35 | $ 0.00 | $ 220.35 |
| NS | n/a | 15% | $ 195.00 | $ 29.25 | $ 0.00 | $ 224.25 |
| PE | 5% | n/a | $ 195.00 | $ 9.75 | $ 0.00 | $ 204.75 |
| NB | n/a | 13% | $ 195.00 | $ 25.35 | $ 0.00 | $ 220.35 |
| QC | 5% | n/a | $ 195.00 | $ 9.75 | $ 15.36 | $ 220.11 |
| ON | n/a | 13% | $ 195.00 | $ 25.35 | $ 0.00 | $ 220.35 |
| MB | 5% | n/a | $ 195.00 | $ 9.75 | $ 0.00 | $ 204.75 |
| SK | 5% | n/a | $ 195.00 | $ 9.75 | $ 0.00 | $ 204.75 |
| AB | 5% | n/a | $ 195.00 | $ 9.75 | $ 0.00 | $ 204.75 |
| BC | n/a | 12% | $ 195.00 | $ 23.40 | $ 0.00 | $ 218.40 |
Importation of Vehicles into Canada Seminar
CBSA regularly offers public information seminars on importing vehicles from the United States. Follow the link to see when and where the next sessions will be held http://www.cbsa.gc.ca/events-evenements/menu-eng.html
Toyota accelerator pedal recall and spare tire cable recalls
Individuals purchasing a Toyota vehicle in the US should be aware that the vehicle may be subject to NHTSA recall 90L - Potential Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal Recall or A0E-Severe Corrosion of Spare Tire Carrier. Toyota is currently in the process of finalizing the recall remedy for the affected vehicles, and will be contacting owners of these vehicles by first class mail as soon as the dealers are prepared to have this important remedy performed.
Recall clearance is a requirement to complete the RIV program successfully, and consistent with our policy, no RIV inspection forms will be released for Toyota vehicles unless proof that either the vehicle is not affected by any recall, or if it is, that the defect has been remedied.
The RIV has been in daily contact with Toyota Canada throughout the various campaigns to determine which Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) imported through our program are affected by which recalls; if there is a remedy available; and, if so, whether or not the remedy has been applied.
For information about whether or not your vehicle is affected, and when a remedy will be available, please call 1-888-TOYOTA-8 or 1-888-869-6828 to register with Toyota.
If you have not yet purchased a Toyota vehicle in the U.S. and want to find out more about the recall status on makes and models, please visit http://www.toyota.ca for updated information on recalls.